Description
This Carbonara recipe is a quick and easy version of the classic, made with simple and accessible ingredients for a flavorful dinner that’s on the table in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 8 ounces plant-based savory protein crumbles
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves (minced and divided)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Step: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously season with salt, add spaghetti noodles, and cook to al dente according to package directions.
- Step: While the spaghetti is cooking, crack the eggs into a medium bowl, whisk, stir in the Parmesan until well combined, and set aside.
- Step: Cook the plant-based savory protein crumbles in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until browned and crispy.
- Step: Add the minced garlic and stir for a minute until golden and fragrant.
- Step: When the spaghetti is done cooking, reserve at least 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the remaining spaghetti and add it to the pot with the protein crumbles, with the heat turned off.
- Step: Pour the egg and Parmesan mixture over the spaghetti. Immediately and vigorously stir to combine. Add the reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly until the sauce reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Step: Stir in half of the minced parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately garnished with the remaining parsley.
Notes
Work quickly when combining the eggs and pasta to ensure a silky sauce. Using reserved pasta water is key to emulsifying the sauce. If the sauce thickens too much, add an extra splash of warm water to loosen it up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 457 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 506 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 118 mg
Keywords: carbonara, pasta, italian, dinner, quick meal